Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. · NYSE:AJG

Arthur J. Gallagher & — Gallagher Arthur J & — Investor Presentation (February 2011)

67 slides from Arthur J. Gallagher &'s investor presentation, Feb 15, 2011

  1. Slide 1: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Investment Presentation February 2011

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Investment Presentation February - 2011 Exhibit 99.2

  2. Slide 2: Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This investment presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this investment presentation, the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” could,”

  3. Slide 3: Two Core Businesses

    Two Core Businesses Revenue – $1.8 billion EBITDAC – $365 million Brokerage Segment 74% Risk Management Segment 26% Brokerage 82% Risk Management 18% Year 2010 as reported. See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits

  4. Slide 4: Brokerage Segment

    Brokerage Segment Revenues – $1.3 billion Retail P/C 53% Mostly U.S., Canada and U.K. Wholesale 21% Mostly U.S. and U.K. Retail-Benefits 26% U.S. and U.K. Year 2010 as reported

  5. Slide 5: Risk Management Segment

    Risk Management Segment Revenues – $462 million Workers Compensation 69% Liability 27% Property 4% Domestic 83% International 17% EBITDAC – $65 million Year 2010 as reported. See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits

  6. Slide 6: A Perfect Storm for Insurance Brokers?

    A Perfect Storm for Insurance Brokers? • 7 Years of soft insurance pricing • Worst economic recession since the Great Depression • Zero investment yields

  7. Slide 7: Economy – GDP shrinks

    Economy – GDP shrinks -2.6% 0.0% 1.9% -4% -3% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% U.S. Real GDP Annual Rates of Change Source for data: Bureau of Economic Analysis

  8. Slide 8: U.S. Unemployment Skyrockets

    U.S. Unemployment Skyrockets U.S. Unemployment Average Annual Rates. Source for data: Bureau of Labor Statistics 9.3% 5.8% 4.6% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%

  9. Slide 9: U.S. Employment Down Million Jobs

    U.S. Employment Down 9 Million Jobs Total Nonfarm Employees ( in thousands). Source for data: Bureau of Labor Statistics 129,320 134,383 137,983 126,000 128,000 130,000 132,000 134,000 136,000 138,000 140,000 YE 2007 YE 2008 YE 2009

  10. Slide 10: Short-Term Interest Rates Fall

    Short-Term Interest Rates Fall 5.0% 1.9% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% Average Annual Effective Fed Funds Rates. Source for data: Bloomberg 480 bps decline

  11. Slide 11: Commercial P&C Pricing Below Year 2000

    91 126 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 Commercial P&C Pricing Below Year 2000 Significantly Lagging Inflation Commercial Rate Index Pro-Forma at CPI Rate Commercial Rate Index reflects the cost of P&C premiums relative to the year 2000. Constructed using Counsel of Insurance Agents and Brokers dat

  12. Slide 12: Global P&C Market Shrinks

    Global P&C Market Shrinks -0.1% -0.8% 1.5% 4.0% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% Global P&C change in Premiums. Source for Data: Swiss Re's “World Insurance" sigma studies (in real terms, ie adjusted for inflation)

  13. Slide 13: But, Gallagher Sailed through the Economic Storm

    But, Gallagher Sailed through the Economic Storm

  14. Slide 14: Gallagher's Sales Culture Outperforms Economic Environment

    Gallagher’s Sales Culture Outperforms Economic Environment 0.0% -2.0% -2.0% -11.0% -5.4% -5.6% -15.0% -12.0% -9.0% -6.0% -3.0% 0.0% 3.0% 6.0% Gallagher Organic CIAB Avg. Commercial Rate Declines Gallagher’s Brokerage Segment Organic Growth

  15. Slide 15: Gallagher's Acquisition Program Fuels Growth

    Gallagher’s Acquisition Program Fuels Growth 0.0% -2.0% -2.0% 5.0% -11.0% -5.4% -5.6% 7.0% 7.0% -15.0% -12.0% -9.0% -6.0% -3.0% 0.0% 3.0% 6.0% 9.0% -15.0% -12.0% -9.0% -6.0% -3.0% 0.0% 3.0% 6.0% 9.0% Organic Revenue Growth from Acquisitions CIAB

  16. Slide 16: Gallagher Grows Adjusted Revenue

    Gallagher Grows Adjusted Revenue 4% CAGR Brokerage & Risk Management Adjusted Revenues from Continuing Operations - See Non–GAAP measures in Exhibits $1,782 $1,719 $1,635 $500 $900 $1,300 $1,700 $2,100 $2,500

  17. Slide 17: Gallagher's Workforce Discipline & Expense Reduction – Brokerage

    Gallagher’s Workforce Discipline & Expense Reduction Brokerage See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits 16.6% 16.9% 20.8% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Operating Expense Ratio 61.4% 61.1% 60.1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Compensation Ratio

  18. Slide 18: Gallagher's Workforce Discipline & Expense Reduction – Risk Management

    Gallagher’s Workforce Discipline & Expense Reduction Risk Management See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits 60.9% 60.9% 60.4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Compensation Ratio 23.5% 24.0% 27.0% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Operating Expense Ratio

  19. Slide 19: Gallagher Grows Adjusted EBITDAC

    Gallagher Grows Adjusted EBITDAC $362 $347 $281 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 13% CAGR Brokerage & Risk Management Adjusted EBITDAC from Continuing Operations - See Non– GAAP measures in Exhibits

  20. Slide 20: Gallagher Improves Adjusted EBITDAC Margins – Brokerage

    Gallagher Improves Adjusted EBITDAC Margins Brokerage See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits 21.9% 19.0% 15% 16% 17% 18% 19% 20% 21% 22% 23%

  21. Slide 21: Gallagher Improves Adjusted EBITDAC Margins – Risk Management

    Gallagher Improves Adjusted EBITDAC Margins 15.6% 12.6% 10% 11% 12% 13% 14% 15% 16% Risk Management See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits

  22. Slide 22: Gallagher Continues Acquisition Momentum

    Gallagher Continues Acquisition Momentum $145 $98 $166 $0 $40 $80 $120 $160 $200 (In millions) Annualized Revenues Acquired From 2008 to 2010: • Completed 71 deals • $409m in annualized revenues • Highlighted by Liberty Mutual/Wausau and GAB Robins acquisitions

  23. Slide 23: Risk Management M&A

    Risk Management M&A • GAB Robins Completed October 1, 2010 Acquired TPA and managed care subsidiaries Expect up to: • $50 million of annualized revenues • $10 million of EBITDAC by 2012 Added over 400 talented employees Excellent culture fit Integration going as planned

  24. Slide 24: Gallagher Continued to Invest in the Company

    Gallagher Continued to Invest in the Company • Positioned company for future expansion capacity • Systems investment Centralization Global Systems Centralized processes • Offshoring initiatives

  25. Slide 25: Gallagher Continued Relentless Focus on Quality & Customer Service

    Gallagher Continued Relentless Focus on Quality & Customer Service

  26. Slide 26: Maintained Prudent Balance Sheet

    Global Insurance Broker Avg. @ 09/30/2010 S&P 1000 Maintained Prudent Balance Sheet $s in millions. Global Insurance Brokers’ ratios are adjusted for unusual items Source for S&P 1000: Bloomberg as of 01/28/11. Gallagher @ 12/31/2010 Total Debt $550 Stockholders’ Equity $1,107 Debt to Total Capital

  27. Slide 27: Gallagher's Stockholders Benefited

    Total Returns January 2008 - February 2011 AJG versus S&P 500 47% -3% -50% -45% -40% -35% -30% -25% -20% -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Mar-08 Jun-08 Sep-08 Dec-08 Mar-09 Jun-09 Sep-09 Dec-09 Mar-10 Jun-10 Sep-10 Dec-10 Gallagher’s Stockholders Benefited Source for data: Blo

  28. Slide 28: The Power of Dividends

    The Power of Dividends Source for Data: Bloomberg. Total Returns assume dividend reinvestment. Dividends Price Only + 47% -3% 25% 22% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% AJG -10% 7% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% S&P 500

  29. Slide 29: Cash Generation

    Cash Generation Dividend Below 50% See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits (In millions) $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 Dividend

  30. Slide 30: On the Horizon

    On the Horizon…..

  31. Slide 31: Starting from a Strong Financial Position

    Starting from a Strong Financial Position • Cash available for M&A $100m available cash at 12/31/10 Added $125m of new debt last week • Debt still below target of 2x EBITDAC • Significant flexibility remains $500m in credit line • Unfunded pension is $20m See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP

  32. Slide 32: Three Uses of Cash

    Three Uses of Cash • Re-invest in company – CapEx and acquisitions • Dividends • Repurchase shares – currently not anticipated

  33. Slide 33: Brokerage Growth - Organic Drivers

    Brokerage Growth - Organic Drivers • Cross-selling and new business initiatives • Recruiting new producers and teams Domestically and Internationally • Capitalize on niche expertise • Developing our own - Internship program • Focus on new niches • Improving carrier compensation • Implementing global

  34. Slide 34: Brokerage Growth - Organic Drivers (cont)

    Brokerage Growth - Organic Drivers (cont) • Opportunities from Healthcare Turmoil Clients need help We have the tools and resources Many consulting opportunities for new/existing clients Turmoil will continue with evolution of this bill • Expanding program managers to utilize current distribution •

  35. Slide 35: Acquisition Strategy - Brokerage

    Acquisition Strategy - Brokerage • Unlimited opportunity 18,000 retail and wholesale brokerages and agencies* just in the U.S. (Retail P&C, Benefits and Wholesale) • Owned by baby boomers who need an exit strategy yet still want to be in the business • Need depth of capabilities to grow to the next

  36. Slide 36: Current Gallagher U.S. Locations

    Current Gallagher U.S. Locations ID MT WA CA UT NV AZ NM TX OK KS NE MN WI MO AR LA TN IL WV PA NY NH ME MA CT NJ DE MD IA CO WY SD ND OR OH MI KY MS AL GA FL SC NC VT RI IN AK HI VA

  37. Slide 37: Larger cities where we aren't located

    ID MT WA CA UT NV AZ NM TX OK KS NE MN WI MO AR LA TN IL WV PA NY NH ME MA CT NJ DE MD IA CO WY SD ND OR OH MI KY MS AL GA FL SC NC VT RI IN AK HI VA Larger cities where we aren’t located

  38. Slide 38: Acquisition Strategy - Brokerage (cont.)

    Acquisition Strategy – Brokerage (cont.) • How we do it Domestically looking for “tuck-ins” as well as stand alone platforms International expansion • Joint ventures • Network of correspondent brokers source for future partners Cultural fit is crucial

  39. Slide 39: Acquisition Strategy - Brokerage (cont.)

    Acquisition Strategy – Brokerage (cont.) • Long-term strategic value Additional expertise for niches Broaden geographic penetration Additional leverage with markets, vendors, etc. • Manage and monitor closely post acquisition to assure strategy meets return on capital targets

  40. Slide 40: Acquisition Strategy - International Brokerage

    Acquisition Strategy – International Brokerage • Solid acquisition activity in 2010 FirstCity – London Securitas – Brazil SBA – Australia – now own 100% Risk & Reward – U.K. employee benefits • Global joint ventures are important Profit sharing Additional London flow through Huge geographic opportun

  41. Slide 41: Gallagher Optimus Network

    Gallagher Optimus Network

  42. Slide 42: Brokerage Productivity & Expense Reductions

    Brokerage Productivity & Expense Reductions • Upgrading and consolidating agency systems • Centralizing back office support • Utilizing offshore centers of excellence • Maintaining headcount controls • Reducing real estate footprint • Capitalizing on procurement/sourcing capabilities

  43. Slide 43: Risk Management - Growth, Productivity & Expense Management

    Risk Management – Growth, Productivity & Expense Management • Attract and retain clients with superior value proposition Unsurpassed claims handling capabilities and expertise Superior outcomes Industry-leading service experience Industry-specific best practice solutions Uniformly high levels of qua

  44. Slide 44: Risk Management - Growth, Productivity & Expense Management (cont'd)

    Risk Management – Growth, Productivity & Expense Management (cont’d) • Build on recent success in international markets Target Australia, Canada, New Zealand & U.K. Expand sales capacity and capability with a focus towards commercial sector Leverage cross-selling opportunities with AJG Int’l and dom

  45. Slide 45: Corporate Segment Evolving

    Corporate Segment Evolving • Clean-energy projects contributing Viewed as cash generation vehicles Earned $8 million after tax in 2010 May earn $4-6 million per quarter after tax starting in 2Q 2011 • Legacy investment era effectively behind us

  46. Slide 46: Summary

    Summary

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  50. Slide 50: Significant Headwinds

    Significant Headwinds Economy – GDP shrinks -4% -3% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% Short-Term Interest Rates Fall 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% U.S. Employment Down 9 Million Jobs 126,000 128,000 130,000 132,000 134,000 136,000 138,000 140,000 Global P&C Market Shrinks -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 129,

  51. Slide 51: Gallagher Sailed Through

    Gallagher Sailed Through See important disclosures regarding Non-GAAP measures in Exhibits Gallagher Continues Acquisition Momentum $145 $98 $166 $0 $40 $80 $120 $160 $200 (In millions) Annualized Revenues Acquired Gallagher Improves Adjusted EBITDAC Margins 20.3% 17.2% 15% 16% 17% 18% 19% 20% 21% 2

  52. Slide 52: Gallagher's Stockholders Benefited

    Total Returns January 2008 - February 2011 AJG versus S&P 500 47% -3% -50% -45% -40% -35% -30% -25% -20% -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Mar-08 Jun-08 Sep-08 Dec-08 Mar-09 Jun-09 Sep-09 Dec-09 Mar-10 Jun-10 Sep-10 Dec-10 Gallagher’s Stockholders Benefited Source for data: Blo

  53. Slide 53: Summary

    Summary • Why own Gallagher? Steady long-term growth Strong cash flows Prudent Balance Sheet History of solid dividend yield shows confidence in future growth

  54. Slide 54: For Additional Information

    For Additional Information • Website: www.ajg.com • Email: investor_relations@ajg.com • Marsha Akin: Marsha_Akin@ajg.com • Phone: 630-285-3501

  55. Slide 55: Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures

    Arthur J. Gallagher &Co. Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures In addon to reporting nancial result in accordance wth GAAP. this presentation, including these exhib, provide information regarding EBITDAC, EBITDAC margin, Adjusted EBITDAC, Adjusted EBITDAC matgh, Diluted Net Eanings Per Share (As A

  56. Slide 56: Brokerage Segment

    Brokerage Segment Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Commissions 183.4 $ - $ 183.4 $ 232.6 $ - $ 232.6 $ 226.8 $ - $ 226.8 $ 211.4 $ - $ 211.4 $ 854.2 $

  57. Slide 57: Risk Management Segment

    Risk Management Segment Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Fees 115.1 $ - $ 115.1 $ 114.1 $ - $ 114.1 $ 117.6 $ - $ 117.6 $ 114.3 $ - $ 114.3 $ 461.1 $ -

  58. Slide 58: Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined

    Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Commissions 183.4 $ - $ 183.4 $ 232.6 $ - $ 232.6 $ 226.8 $ - $ 226.8 $

  59. Slide 59: Brokerage Segment

    Brokerage Segment Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Commissions 198.0 $ - $ 198.0 $ 249.7 $ - $ 249.7 $ 237.0 $ - $ 237.0 $ 228.2 $ - $ 228.2 $ 912.9 $

  60. Slide 60: Risk Management Segment

    Risk Management Segment Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Fees 111.8 $ - $ 111.8 $ 113.0 $ - $ 113.0 $ 113.1 $ - $ 113.1 $ 113.8 $ - $ 113.8 $ 451.7 $ -

  61. Slide 61: Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined

    Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Commissions 198.0 $ - $ 198.0 $ 249.7 $ - $ 249.7 $ 237.0 $ - $ 237.0 $

  62. Slide 62: Brokerage Segment

    Brokerage Segment Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Commissions 204.2 $ - $ 204.2 $ 257.0 $ - $ 257.0 $ 251.9 $ - $ 251.9 $ 244.2 $ - $ 244.2 $ 957.3 $

  63. Slide 63: Risk Management Segment

    Risk Management Segment Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Fees 110.1 $ - $ 110.1 $ 110.9 $ - $ 110.9 $ 110.9 $ - $ 110.9 $ 128.2 $ - $ 128.2 $ 460.1 $ -

  64. Slide 64: Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined

    Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined Statement of Earnings Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Reported Adjust- ments Adjusted Commissions 204.2 $ - $ 204.2 $ 257.0 $ - $ 257.0 $ 251.9 $ - $ 251.9 $

  65. Slide 65: Brokerage Segment

    Brokerage Segment Statement of Earnings Commissions 183.4 $ 198.0 $ 204.2 $ 232.6 $ 249.7 $ 257.0 $ 226.8 $ 237.0 $ 251.9 $ 211.4 $ 228.2 $ 244.2 $ 854.2 $ 912.9 $ 957.3 $ Fees 50.4 54.8 54.9 63.5 73.9 68.5 66.0 75.8 74.8 70.3 77.6 76.7 250.2 282.1 274.9 Supplemental and contingent commissions 17.9

  66. Slide 66: Brokerage Segment

    Brokerage Segment Statement of Earnings Commissions 183.4 $ 198.0 $ 204.2 $ 232.6 $ 249.7 $ 257.0 $ 226.8 $ 237.0 $ 251.9 $ 211.4 $ 228.2 $ 244.2 $ 854.2 $ 912.9 $ 957.3 $ Fees 50.4 54.8 54.9 63.5 73.9 68.5 66.0 75.8 74.8 70.3 77.6 76.7 250.2 282.1 274.9 Supplemental and contingent commissions 16.3

  67. Slide 67: Earnings from continuing operations - Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined

    Earnings from continuing operations - Brokerage & Risk Management Segments Combined 132.4 $ 154.4 $ 166.8 $ Provision for income taxes 85.1 96.5 108.0 Depreciation 29.8 30.5 31.9 Amortization 43.7 55.0 60.8 Change in estimated acquisition earnout payables - 4.1 (2.6) EBITDAC - Brokerage & Risk Manag

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